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8 - The Canadian Champion,- Fnday February 6, >1998 By BRAD REAUME The Champion People headed Io duwntuwn Milton are mlore likely going ko ait office than ko a retail store, couneil heard rccently. Darlene Wasilkowsky. gen- eral manager ut the Downtown Business limprovemnent Arca (DBIA), explained the trend away tromn retail to rmembers of municipal council durtng thc preset1tation ut' the DB/A's annual report. Council agreed to a sugges- tion by Couneillor Ron Furik, for a staff investigation of the trend and a report on potential ways to assist the DBIA in pro- moting downtown business. Ms Wasilkowsky said some businesses are leaving, some have lost the hattie to remain in business while others have simply given up and are clos- ing. She said she has hiad discus- sions with Milton Chamber of' Commerce officiais and there is some support for trying a tourism oriented approach to Darlene Wasilkowsky bringing dollars into the down- town. She said promotion ut' Milton as *Escarpment Country' s being considered. She added there is an interest in expanding the area covered by the DB/A. Mayor Gord Krantz said such a mecasure would require a substantial public proeess, but dues bave some menit. Councillor Brian Penman agreed that a fresh look at the DBIA is sound. 'Maybe we need to expand the nature of the DBIA and help bring in -see CHANGE on page 9 IHoiR DzuaAK, cA, MDA NMIANfl WALWYN Financial Advisor 8LUECH1PTH1NK1NG t. &b*ý3 c <"v M[oICAllY SI6HIfK(AIIT BIIYf? jT/w ,L'MC program is being made avai/able for niedicallv significant obesity Monthly visits - 1 year programn One on one counseling Comprehensive team approach: exercise physiology octparional therapy B ine'cat5&ýpSfitrc assessrneni for informaton: 905 337 0040 or discus wth your fainiIy doctor For our mecommendations or a review of your investmnents cali 693-1100 DRIA, counciilors, looking for events' that draw crowds m .. m 1 i i